Nine-year bird community development on Radovesická spoil heap: impacts of restoration approach and vegetation characteristics

Bc. Kryštof KOREJS

Advanced ('rigorózní') thesis

Abstract:

Worldwide environmental effects of anthropogenic land modification have made apparent the urgent need of ecological restoration. However, the methods employed in restoration of post-industrial sites vary across different regions. This thesis aims to examine the outcomes of different restoration approaches by examining avian communities inhabiting a vast spoil heap in Central Europe. Insights into the effects of different types of management and associated vegetation characteristics can guide active restoration of post-industrial sites.

Abstract:

Worldwide environmental effects of anthropogenic land modification have made apparent the urgent need of ecological restoration. However, the methods employed in restoration of post-industrial sites vary across different regions. This thesis aims to examine the outcomes of different restoration approaches by examining avian communities inhabiting a vast spoil heap in Central Europe. Insights into the effects of different types of management and associated vegetation characteristics can guide active restoration of post-industrial sites.

Keywords

ecological restoration, revegetation, agriculture, bird diversity, tree planting, bird community

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 28. 11. 2023

Thesis defence

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BOHEMIA IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE

Faculty of Science

Advanced ('rigorózní řízení') programme / field:
Zoologie / Zoologie